GOD’S HEALING FOR LIFE’S LOSSES may be small in size but it’s packed full. As I held this little book in my hand and studied the cover, and the title I thought I knew what I’d find inside. Once I began to read, I quickly discovered this book was much more then a book on healing for life’s losses. It’s a book filled with knowledge, hope, love, and faith. A way of dealing with not only death but disappointment on many levels in a way that God desires.
In only a little over a hundred pages this book brought to light many things. It made me realize how human, and normal I am, and how God, and being a Christian plays into it. That what we go through is “normal” but how we handle it is a choice. We can either choose the wrong way/mans way, or the right way/God’s way.
How do you handle trials and tribulations that come your way? Do you suffer, or do you survive? I was able to reflect back on my life and realized that early on, when I was far from God, I chose to suffer alone. Now I chose to survive. I can think of many that are still choosing to suffer.
I believe this book would be an amazing tool for those stuck in suffering, and worthlessness, and despair. Those that have been struck down by addiction, or found themselves behind bars. They need to hear the good news this book has to offer.
One of the many things that stuck out to me was that not only are we given permission to “complain to God” but that we should. God wants us to come to Him in ALL things. So much of what I read is exactly what I’ve experienced in my own life. This book puts it into words, and reaffirms what I already knew deep down. What a blessings that is.
It isn’t often that I wish to be rich for as the Bible says, “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God” but after reading this book I wish I had the funds to purchase this wonderful book for those in my life, as well as all those that cross my path that I fear are hurt, and suffering.
Not only is this book filled with great information, it also has handy worksheets. Each and every one is packed with amazing questions. It’s not just a worksheet; it gives you questions to ponder within your own life, thus giving you the knowledge and tools to better your future.
Everyone’s grief journey is unique, yet we all have the same choice. To either choose to suffer in handling things mans way, or surviving, doing it God’s way. For me the choice is easy. I’ve learned over the years the rewards of doing it God’s way. Bless Mr. Kellemen for putting this book together to teach those that don’t know, and to remind those of us that do, the importance of it.
I was shocked by the words on page 43. I’d gone through this very thing without even realizing it. How wonderful it is to have a confirmation of what I’d gone through, other have as well, and how blessed I am to have chosen the surviving rout when so many others have not.
Here are just a few great quotes from this wonderful book.
“Faith looks back to the past recalling God’s mighty works. Hope looks ahead remembering God’s coming reward.”
“God is a ‘time God.’ He does not come before time. He does not come after time. He comes at just the right time.”
“Faith is entrusting myself to God’s larger purposes, good plans, and eternal perspective.”
“Every problem is an opportunity to know God better, and our primary battle is to know God well.”
I could certainly continue to quote the words written in this book that impacted, and inspired me but in doing so, I’d have written every word from front to cover.
Knowing the truth has a huge way of lifting the heavy burden of life from ones shoulder. This is truly one of those “must reads’ to be placed on your “to read list”.
To learn more about RPM Ministries, http://www.rpmministries.org/writing/gods-healing-for-lifes-losses/
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God bless, and good luck!
Kym
7 comments:
I enjoyed reading your review and I would like a chance to win a copy of the book.
I would love to read this book and would like to win a free copy. Searching bookstores right now to send one to friend on your recommendation.
Terry - Glad you enjoyed my review. Good luck.
Blessings,
Kym
Eileen - Glad to hear you enjoyed my reivew. I hope your friend finds it as helpful as I have.
Blessings, and good luck.
Kym
I so enjoyed the review & I am a facilitator of a grief share program at my church & I am always looking for helps to share with the participants. I have lost a nephew, brother,aunt, best friend, husband & just recently a niece and so I am always searching for help for myself and class participants and friends. I would love to have a free copy to share with others.
I was very impressed with the review you wrote Kym. Especially the quotes from the book. I am a GriefShare facilitator so I am always on the lookout for materials that may bring comfort and healing to anyone who is trying to get through the confusing jungle of grief. I hope that I am one of the chosen 12 that receives a free copy. But, if I am not I will still buy it for our GriefShare classes.
Hello, my name is Millie Jordan, and I too am a GriefShare facilitator. Reading your review and most especially the quotes from the book really made me want a copy of this book. So, even if I am not one of the chosen 12, I will buy the book. It really sounds like something we could use to help the people who come to us seeking help with their grief. And, I am always on the lookout for good materials. Thanks for a great review.
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